Info about whales, outing ideas, packages and more! WHALE AND WILDLIFE WATCHING
 
 
 
Whale in Tadoussac
 
 
Photo: Marc Loiselle/Tourisme Côte-Nord - Manicouagan
 
10 Things You May Not Know about Whales
 
 

Whether you head out to sea or stay on the shore, you can observe up to 13 species of whales in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Did you know that these fascinating creatures play an essential role in the health of the planet? That they don’t drink water? That several species develop long-term relationships? Find out more about these majestic marine mammals here!

 
 
 
 
Atlantic Puffins
 
 
Photo: Éric Deschamps
 
 
 
Wildlife Watching:
7 Outing Ideas
 

Would you like to encounter wildlife during your next trip to the maritime regions of Québec? Here are a few attractions to add to your itinerary, along with tips to help you plan your stay!

 
 
Whitecoat
 
 
Photo: Plongée Alpha
 
 
 
Interview with...
Filmmaker Mario Cyr
 

The waters surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine hold no secrets for Mario Cyr. The world-renowned underwater cinematographer shares some of his experiences of the Islands in this interview.

 
 
 
 
Contest
 
 
  Wildlife Video
 
 
 
Moose
 
 
Share Your Photos on…
Instagram
 

Have you taken any great photos of wildlife in the maritime regions of Québec? Please share them with us on Instagram and tag them with #quebecbythesea and #quebecmaritime. Who knows, we might select one of your photos to be featured in a top 3 post on our blog!

 
Photo: Éric Deschamps
 
 
 
 
  Sept-Îles
 
 
 
 
 
Packages
 
 
  Whales
 
Photo: Hôtel Universel
 
Whale-Watching Cruise
 
Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup
 
Starting from CAN$157
 

June 9 to September 8, 2019

 

This package includes:

  • 1 night
  • 1 breakfast
  • 1 whale-watching cruise on the St. Lawrence (3h30)
  • Access to the indoor pool

Find out more

 
  Moose
 
Photo: Pierre Carbonneau
 
Mountain Stay in Summer
 
Auberge de montagne des Chic-Chocs
 
Starting from CAN$224
 

July 5 to September 12, 2019

 

This package includes:

  • Transportation from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
  • 1 night at the lodge
  • Healthy and delicious meals
  • Guides and equipment

Find out more

 
  White-tailed deer
 
Photo: Sépaq
 
Camping Package on Anticosti
 
Parc national d’Anticosti
 
Starting from CAN$560
 

 

June 24 to August 15, 2019

 

This package includes:

  • Round-trip flight from Mont-Joli
  • 3 nights of camping
  • Vehicle with radio transceiver
  • Admission to the park

Find out more

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Want More Info?
 

Visit our Whale and Wildlife Watching page for more information: species to see, places to visit, packages, etc.

 
 
 
 
 
Le Québec maritime, 84, rue Saint-Germain Est, bureau 205, Rimouski, Québec G5L 1A6, Canada